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SLZ 797

2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,016 mi
Last recorded46,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta76,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 797
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 46,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 44,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,484 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,218 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 39,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 38,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,126 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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SLZ 797 is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 76,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLZ 797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SLZ 797 registered?

SLZ 797 is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 February 2009.

Is SLZ 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 797 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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